Jose Mourinho’s Message To Fellaini Stirring Intense Interest

It was between 2016 and 2019 that Marouane Fellaini played under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, but memories of his efforts there still linger.

At least it has come up for mention in the current, following encouraging social media post by one of the games favourite manager, the man they call the Special One,

Mourinho’s post was on Instagram, followed by another direct post to the player.

This obviously warmed up his former player’s heart, against picking Portuguese Jose Mourinho as indeed being a special one that is having a special way with his players, current and past.

“I never met him before [then]. I played against [his teams]. But to meet him, never,” Fellaini begins, speaking to co-hosts Helen Evans and Sam Homewood.

“But I remember he sent me a message in the summer to say to me: ‘You go nowhere, you know? I count on you.’ So, first of all, this is a big boost.

“So, when you arrive at the pre-season, it was after Euro 2016. I was on holiday, the team was already training, and I arrived late because of the pre-season [tour].

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“I was training with [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic one week in Carrington and after that the team arrived from the pre-season. But, first of all, directly Mourinho gave me his trust and I had to give him back with everything I can.

“I had good training with him, I never had a problem with him.

“I gave everything to him, but with all the coaches, I never cheated, I never had problem with the coaches. I always respect their decisions.

“But it’s true with Mourinho, it was great to work under him”, he was quoted as saying.

The Eagle reports that the former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini last February announced his retirement from professional football.

The 36-year-old gave the announcement via an Instagram extending appreciation to those involved in his journey.

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He left Everton to sign for Old Trafford in 2013, eventually playing 177 games and scoring scoring 22 goals.

He also won four trophies with the team including, FA Cup, League Cup the Community Shield and UEFA Europa League.